"That would be Grandfather, yes. The man he left with us is now being taught to use and control his abilities so he is no longer a danger to all those around him. We were to leave word that the Mantantoow is loose in the forests, and that you have angered the Grandmother of those you slew at a local farm"

"Oh wonderful. We didn't have much of a choice as they were swarming us. Is she something that can be dealt with, or is she too powerful?

Also, I'm curious if either of the two of you can shed some light onto something we've found here in the city recently. Something has been apparently skinning victims, and potentially wearing the skins of the previous ones to get near to the next victim."

"She is angry at the death of her little ones, and knows from the scent that men were responsible. She wants revenge. She isn't particular as to who. I'm sure you have seen what the Spider People do, wearing our skins the way snails wear their shells. She uses it to travel among us. she is one of the Elders, who may have come to our world when the paths between worlds first opened. She will be much more difficult to be rid of. She knows us."

"So, come morning, what do you suggest? We were supposed to meet up with Jones, too, and we don't know where he is. Is there any way to lure the elder spider out? Is there any feasible way to defeat her?

I suggest we leave shortly before sun-up tomorrow, so that we don't attract attention."

"The Spider Folk are very powerful but they are as mortal as you or I. Their danger lies in their cunning and their knowledge of medicine. Luring her out would normally be impossible, but if she is in a rage and not thinking wisely, it might be accomplished. She'll be looking for lone men traveling at night. Perhaps we could ambush her."

There is a loud crash and shattering of glass in the middle of the night. Investigating, you realize it's Jimmy's room. His window is broken in from the outside, and he is missing. From the second story.